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Şehrinaz Polat1, Leyla Afşar Doğrusöz2, Aslı Yeşil3
1Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Nurses with higher cognitive flexibility reported greater happiness. This study suggests that enhancing nurses' cognitive flexibility could improve their overall well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Cognitive flexibility is crucial for adapting to complex environments.
- Nurses' well-being is essential for quality patient care.
- Factors influencing nurses' happiness require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between nurses' cognitive flexibility and their happiness.
- To identify factors influencing cognitive flexibility and happiness in nurses.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 722 nurses at Istanbul Medical Faculty Hospital.
- Data were collected using a Nurse Information Form, Cognitive Flexibility Inventory, and Oxford Happiness Questionnaire Short Form.
Main Results:
- A significant positive relationship was found between nurses' cognitive flexibility and happiness (p < 0.05).
- Cognitive flexibility explained 28.6% of the variance in nurses' happiness (R² = 0.286).
Conclusions:
- Cognitive flexibility is a significant determinant of happiness among nurses.
- Educational programs aimed at improving nurses' cognitive flexibility are recommended to enhance their well-being.
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